El Monte, California vs. Rio Rancho, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rio Rancho, New Mexico is 34.4% cheaper than El Monte, California.

You would need a salary of $32,775 in Rio Rancho, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in El Monte, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rio Rancho, New Mexico is cheaper than El Monte, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Rio Rancho
than in El Monte, California
El Monte, CA vs. Rio Rancho, NM
Compared to El Monte, Rio Rancho is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.4% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  6.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% higher
  Commute
  37.8% lower
  Health
  7.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower